Allgemeine Sturmabzeichen (50 Engagement) Maker & Opinions???

[CakeEater]

I would be interested to here the boards opinion on this badge, current value and if anyone can identify the maker.

It is either JF5 or JFS, not sure...

Thanks

[stuka f]

JFS is what it should say!
I am not going to say good or bad as I know to little.
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[CakeEater]

@ stulka f

Thanks for the confirmation on the Maker Mark being JFS.

Cheers

[Kradmelder]

Hi Cake Eater

As stuka have said.The maker mark is JFS (Josef Feix Gablonz an der Neiße).I like,what i can see with this photos.It is always hard,to make a good job with photos that a part unsharp.Maker mark and the area around the hinge are unsharp.There are very good high end copys around.Also a sharp photo from the catch could us help.

Regards
Joachim

[CakeEater]

@ Kradmelder

I will try again with my little Sony camera however it is so sensitive that it will only focus on the large parts of the badge.

After all the research I have done cross referencing other Badges online, in books and hands on inspection by various dealers ~ I am 100% positive it is genuine.

I was more looking to see opinions on the current market value of such a piece.

Thanks for all your help.

[Kradmelder]

@ Kradmelder

I will try again with my little Sony camera however it is so sensitive that it will only focus on the large parts of the badge.

After all the research I have done cross referencing other Badges online, in books and hands on inspection by various dealers ~ I am 100% positive it is genuine.

I was more looking to see opinions on the current market value of such a piece.

Thanks for all your help.

I think also,that it is a original badge.But i want to be careful,with this high price badges when the photos are not perfect.I think you could understand me.The market value is over 2000 Euro for a badge like this and i want not to be a gambler.Is the badge yours?

[stuka f]

@ Kradmelder ......
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I was more looking to see opinions on the current market value of such a piece.

Thanks for all your help.

That is something that we become by research as well.
Cheers
|<ris

[winterhilfswerk Book]

I agree with Joachim. I like what I see so far but better photos would help. Have you tried using something to stabilize your camera when you take photos? I use the macro setting and a table top tri-pod...I'm not saying to go out and buy one...but maybe you can find something to use like a stack of books or something like that. I'd also turn the flash off...use a room like a bathroom that is generally white, small and bright.

Just some ideas...
Chrys

[CakeEater]

I think also,that it is a original badge.But i want to be careful,with this high price badges when the photos are not perfect.I think you could understand me.The market value is over 2000 Euro for a badge like this and i want not to be a gambler.Is the badge yours?

Wow! 2000 Euro = $2649 USD ~ That is a sizable ROI, as I do not have near that invested in it and yes, this badge is part of my collection. Acquired approx 7-8 years ago.

I wonder how realistic it is to ask that in today's market.

[CakeEater]

I agree with Joachim. I like what I see so far but better photos would help. Have you tried using something to stabilize your camera when you take photos? I use the macro setting and a table top tri-pod...I'm not saying to go out and buy one...but maybe you can find something to use like a stack of books or something like that. I'd also turn the flash off...use a room like a bathroom that is generally white, small and bright.

Just some ideas...
Chrys

Thanks I will give that a try and thanks for the advice.